Parasites Flashcards

1
Q

When do you see banana gametocyte

A

Partially treated falciparum

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2
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Malaria parasite sizes

A

Ovale - 50% cell
Falciparum - <30% cell
Vivax - 50% cell

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3
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Parasite film report

A

Film
Rapid diagnostic test for falciparum and pan-specific
!Send to reference laboratory

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4
Q

Indications RCEX malaria

A

Cerebral malaria
Parasitemia >30%
Severely unwell

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5
Q

Treatment Leishmaniasis

A

Ambisome

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6
Q

Tripanosomiasis from S America

A

Cruzi

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7
Q

Tripanosomiasis from Africa

A

Brucei

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8
Q

Filaria with sheath

A

Wucheria - sheath is empty at the end
Loa loa - sheath has nuclei all the way

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9
Q

Filaria with no sheath

A

Mansonella

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